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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,006.04, 22,496.28 and 9,166.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,006.04, 22,496.28 and 9,166.75 is: 13,742.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,006.04 : 22,496.28 = 9,166.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,006.04/22,496.28 = 9,166.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,006.04x = 22,496.28 × 9,166.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,006.04x = 206,217,774.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,217,774.69/15,006.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,742.32

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